Foreign interference risks must be addressed before voters go to polls, warns democracy watchdog, but Wark says holding off on election right now would be ‘ridiculous’

Democracy Watch is urging federal parties to work together to pass legislation that could help address foreign interference, such as Bill C-65 and Bill C-290, before a federal election is called.

Justice Marie-Josée Hogue, commissioner of the public inquiry into foreign interference, issued a final report on Jan. 28.The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

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BY JESSE CNOCKAERT

March 17, 2025

The co-founder of Democracy Watch is calling on federal political parties to “put aside partisan self-interest” and hold off calling an election until legislation is passed to help address risks of foreign interference, such as possible disinformation spread through soci...

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